Senior Investor Start Up Executive

Tahaluf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional technology firm in Riyadh is seeking a motivated Investor & Startup Program Executive to curate and manage the experiences of founders at events. The role involves ensuring seamless engagement through ticket management, networking opportunities, and partnerships with ecosystem players. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in startup programs, events, or community management. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with additional knowledge of the MENA investment landscape being advantageous.

Benefits

Medical Insurance for individual and family

Annual leave – 25 days

Wellbeing Benefits

Remote working on Sundays

Working anywhere – 1 month every year

Residency visa including yearly dependent fees

Individual annual flight allowance for expats

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in startup programs, events, community management, or partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the startup and investment ecosystem, preferably in MENA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end founder journey, from onboarding to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to enhance the founder ticket experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills (English)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Investor & Startup Program Executive – Founder Experience plays a key role in curating and managing the journey of founders at LEAP.

You will be responsible for ensuring that every founder’s experience, from ticket registration to on-site participation, is seamless, engaging, and impactful. This includes managing the founder ticket process, designing engagement touchpoints, and supporting value-driven experiences that connect startups with investors, partners, and opportunities.

This role sits at the intersection of operations, partnerships, and community engagement, ideal for someone who thrives in high-energy environments, values relationships, and enjoys turning strategy into execution.

Key Responsibilities

Founder Experience & Engagement

• Manage the end-to-end founder journey, from onboarding to post-event follow-up.
• Support and execute our engagement features (matchmaking, founder meetups, networking sessions, roundtables, community activations).
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to enhance the founder ticket experience, ensuring communication is clear, timely, and aligned with event goals.
• Track and analyze founder participation data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Support the creation of founder guides, communications, and engagement materials across events.

Ticketing & Registration

• Coordinate the founder ticket approval process, working closely with registration and customer service teams.
• Ensure accurate tracking of all startup and founder participants in the database.
• Maintain oversight of ticket allocations, ensuring transparency, quality, and data accuracy across all events.
• Act as the main point of contact for founders requiring assistance with registration, access, or participation details.

Community Building & Partnerships

• Work with ecosystem partners (accelerators, incubators, government programs, VCs) to identify and onboard high-potential founders.
• Support pre-event and on-site activations to integrate founders into networking events, mentorship programs, and matchmaking activities.

Operations & Reporting

• Maintain updated dashboards and reports to track founder participation, satisfaction, and engagement outcomes.
• Provide weekly status updates to the Startup Program Manager, highlighting challenges and new ideas.
• Support logistics and coordination for startup-related programming (bootcamps, masterclasses, networking events).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in startup programs, events, community management, or partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the startup and investment ecosystem, preferably in MENA.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills (English required; Arabic is a plus).

Key Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong relationship builder with founders, partners, and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Passionate about startups, innovation, and creating value for entrepreneurs.

Core Benefits

• Medical Insurance for individual and family.
• Annual leave – 25 days.
• Wellbeing Benefits.
• Remote working on Sundays.
• Working anywhere – 1 month every year.
• Residency visa including yearly dependent fees.
• Individual annual flight allowance for expats.

Local Relocation Package

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family.
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000.
• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods / excess baggage costs.
• If eligible.

International Relocation Package

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family.
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival.
• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods / excess baggage costs.
• Paid flight home for individual and end of service gratuity payment when leaving the company (if applicable).
• If eligible.

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.